How Sad True Sadness

There was a sadness I revered
But never possessed,
Because there was youth
And hope to spare,

But as youth ebbs,
And hope recedes,
I know that sadness for real,
And how sad true sadness feels.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kamoonpuri Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 2:09 AM
Woah creatively done! Sad n morose ending which adds to its poetic sense swell. Great to read u again, yor talent must cheer u up too. Hope to see u by my latest poem too.
Halling Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 6:41 AM
Thank you so much, Zaynub, yes creativity is a source of great joy to me. Carl.
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January 27, 2016 at 1:11 PM
CARL, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT **
Halling Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 6:40 AM
Thanks, Skat, I'm so glad you liked this piece. Carl.
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